Global Franchise Group franchisee, Geri Fields, opened the first location at Troy University in Alabama. Fresh Twist offers a unique pretzel-inspired food menu. ATLANTA – January 13, 2020 – Pretzelmaker®, known for its fresh baked, hand-rolled and innovative Read More »
Show your stripes and street style with Hot Dog on a Stick’s new line of clothing, shoes, home goods and gear LOS ANGELES – Nov. 27, 2019 – Good vibes and sunshine are guaranteed with Hot Dog on Read More »
Great American Cookies loyalty app users will receive one FREE Original Chocolate Chip Cookie ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2019 – Great American Cookies loyalty app members are in for a sweet treat this National Cookie Day. On Wednesday, Dec. Read More »
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Round Table Pizza will honor founder Bill Larson’s vision by offering 1959 pricing and encouraging customers to share nostalgic Round Table memories ATLANTA (Nov. 13, 2019) – Round Table Pizza was founded in1959 with Read More »
For the first time ever, Great American Cookies’ fresh baked cookies can be shipped right to your door or sent to friends and family nationwide ATLANTA (Nov. 12, 2019) – Sweet wishes are coming true! For the first Read More »
Franchise and restaurant development veteran, Chris Cheek, named Chief Development Officer ATLANTA – October 23, 2019 – Global Franchise Group® (GFG), the strategic brand management company and franchisor of Great American Cookies®, Hot Dog on a Stick®, Pretzelmaker®, Read More »
New Reign of Fire sauce brings the heat to Round Table’s full menu of time-honored recipes ATLANTA – Sept. 16, 2019 – Round Table Pizza® today announced the launch of a fiery new sauce that’s as bold and Read More »
Bold new store design offers modern amenities while staying true to Round Table’s legacy of time-honored recipes SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sept. 4, 2019 – Round Table Pizza® is rolling out the red carpet and welcoming customers to enjoy Read More »
Global Franchise Group announces the promotion of GFG executive Jenn Johnston to Chief Brand Officer and President of Franchise Operations and industry veteran, Jim Parrish, joins team as Chief Operating Officer. The creation of the GFG Innovation Center Read More »
Limited Time Charcoal Mocha Ice Cream Stars in the New Moondust Majestic Shake™ and Pairs with the Black Hole Waffle Cone. Special deals available in celebration of National Ice Cream Month (July). ATLANTA (June 17, 2019) – Marble Read More »
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Annica Conrad
Chief Marketing Officer
Annica has more than 20 years of award-winning marketing experience and has been with GFG for 3 years. She joined the company from Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers where she was Vice President, Brand Development. In this role, Annica was responsible for the rebirth and growth in popularity of the 42-year-old eclectic brand through smart menu design and development, implementation of the Mellow Mushroom loyalty app and creation and rollout of its first online ordering system. Before her time with Mellow Mushroom, Annica was Vice President of Marketing for Mcalister’s Corporation and she spent the early part of her career at a prominent advertising agency in Mobile Alabama. She is graduate of Samford University in Birmingham where she earned her Bachelors in Marketing and MBA in Economics.
Sam Patterson
Chief Financial Officer
Patterson came to Global Franchise Group in April 2020 from FOCUS Brands where he served as Senior Vice President of Accounting. For the last eleven years, he was responsible for leading financials for Cinnabon, Carvel, Schlotzsky’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli, Auntie Anne’s and Jamba Juice. He directed the organization through the transfer and integration of all accounting back-office functions for Auntie Anne’s from Pennsylvania, McAlister’s Deli from Mississippi, and Jamba Juice from Texas to Atlanta and converted a brand-centric accounting structure into a shared services organization. Before his time with FOCUS, he was Senior Vice President & Corporate Controller for Movie Gallery/Hollywood Video (NASDAQ: MOVI & MVGR), Vice President and Corporate Controller for Republic National Cabinet Corporation, and Corporate Controller for Wolverine Tube, Inc. (NYSE: WLV). He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant, holds a master’s in business administration from Auburn University, and is a graduate of the University of Texas, Tyler.
